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LIQUID COURAGE

Author: Jenablackx
last update publish date: 2026-09-05 22:51:42

The flashing neon lights of the crowded lounge blurred into streaks of hot pink and electric blue, matching the relentless pounding in Alana’s head.

It was past midnight. She sat at the perimeter of the VIP bar, her fingers tightly gripping the stem of her third glass of neat whiskey.

Every burning swallow was a desperate attempt to silence the ringing echo of Roman's voice from earlier. Our marriage is a contract marriage. Act like it. The words felt like fresh lacerations against her skin.

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  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    BURIED SECRETS [I]

    Roman sat on the edge of the mattress, his fingers lightly tracing the cuff of his shirt. He took a heavy breath, his eyes staring blankly at the floorboards between them."I will start with Kim," Roman began, his voice flat. "We knew each other since we were children. Her father worked as a fixer for my father, who was deeply involved in the mafia world. Her father was also giving our family information about a rival syndicate, which was how he became connected to my father's organization.""Whenever his business brought him to the estate, Kim came with him. Damien and I had no friends back then, so the three of us often spent time together."Alana kept her face turned toward the wall, but she listened to the slight rasp in his throat. Her crossed arms tightened over her chest, yet the rigid stance she had held all morning was slowly beginning to give way. She finally turned to face him."Kim eventually became very important to me," Roman continued, a faint shadow passing over his

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    THOSE DAMN GREEN EYES

    Alana woke up with a terrible hangover, her head pounding so violently that the room seemed to tilt. She lay frozen for a moment, her eyes squinting against the morning light while she tried to piece together where she was or how she had even gotten there. She eventually managed to drag herself out of bed, her muscles aching as she stumbled into the bathroom. She splashed freezing water over her face and rinsed out her mouth, trying to wash away the stale taste of whiskey. When she finally looked up into the mirror, she winced; she was still wearing the midnight-black silk gown from the previous night, and she looked like absolute crap.She stepped out of the bathroom, crossing the floor toward the exit to figure out whose roof she was under. The second she opened the bedroom door, she nearly collided with a maid in her 30s who was standing in the corridor, holding a silver tray with a steaming mug. The woman had her hand raised, just about to knock."Good morning, Alana," the maid

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    Give Her Space

    Give Her SpaceThe heavy metal doors opened, exposing them to the cool, damp night air. A torrential downpour had begun to fall, the heavy rain splashing violently against the concrete and turning the neon city lights into a blurred smear of color. Ryan immediately opened a massive black umbrella, holding it high over Alana's head to shield her from the storm.Before they could even reach the edge of the curb, a sleek black sedan pulled up to the pavement with a sharp screech of tires. The driver’s side door flung open, and Roman stepped out into the pouring rain. He didn't care about the water soaking through his clothes. His eyes were locked entirely on his wife, his face pale and etched with an intense anxiety that Alana had never seen before.The moment Alana’s drunken eyes registered his silhouette, her sorrow instantly morphed back into a fiery, volatile rage."Alana, thank God," Roman breathed, stepping forward, his hands reaching out automatically to check her for inj

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    LIQUID COURAGE

    The flashing neon lights of the crowded lounge blurred into streaks of hot pink and electric blue, matching the relentless pounding in Alana’s head. It was past midnight. She sat at the perimeter of the VIP bar, her fingers tightly gripping the stem of her third glass of neat whiskey. Every burning swallow was a desperate attempt to silence the ringing echo of Roman's voice from earlier. Our marriage is a contract marriage. Act like it. The words felt like fresh lacerations against her skin.She lifted the glass to her lips again, tilting her head back to drain the amber liquid. She wanted to drown the image of Roman's dark eyes, the cold precision of his posture, and the many questions of his mysterious ex fiancee; Kim Morrison."You look far too beautiful to be drinking alone this late," a smooth voice purred beside her.Alana didn't turn around right away. She set her empty glass down on the counter with a heavy click before glancing sideways. A man in an expensive tailored navy

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    FADED

    Outside, a heavy rain began to fall, the cool drops splashing against the gravel and soaking through his dark clothing. He got back into his car, staring through the wet windshield as the wipers sliced across the glass. The damp, heavy atmosphere seemed to pull him under, dragging his consciousness away from the current conflict. As he sat there in the darkness, the defensive walls in his mind crumbled entirely, and the vivid memories of Kim returned to flood his senses.The rain faded away into a different time, the scenery shifting completely into the master bedroom of his estate from two years ago.Kim was lying in the center of the plush bed, looking incredibly fragile against the stark white sheets. Her illness had taken a massive toll, weakening her body drastically, but her beauty remained undeniable. She had long, raven black hair that cascaded across the pillows in dark waves, framing a face that was still deeply endearin

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    Stirring Old Ghosts

    The sleek black sedan tore down the winding roads, the headlights cutting a sharp path through the encroaching darkness as Roman drove straight to Damien’s estate. His hands gripped the steering wheel with a lethal tightness, his knuckles white against the leather. The raw fury rolling through him was completely frozen over, masked by a rigid, expressionless mask. The massive iron gates swung open the exact second his car reached them, the smooth motion making it entirely clear that Damien had been expecting him all along. Roman parked on the gravel driveway, stepped out of the vehicle, and walked toward the grand entrance with slow, measured strides. Damien stood waiting by the towering double doors, a smug, insufferable smile stretching across his face as he leaned casually against the frame. "Did your little wife tell you about our pleasant afternoon together?" Damien taunted, his tone laced with a smooth, mocking amusement. Roman didn't offer a single word of greeting. He m

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    His Proposal

    Stopping the car in front of the silver gate, Alana glanced at the GPS to ensure she was at the right place. She turned off the engine and stepped out of the car, following Ryan's instructions. He had already informed the resident of her arrival. The gates opened almost immediately, and she swiftl

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    Scandal

    To her surprise, the man before her was the most handsome she had ever seen. His captivating green eyes mesmerized her, framed by long, beautiful lashes.Some of his jet-black hair fell to the side of his face, accentuating his features. His jawline was perfectly chiseled, and his lips had a soft p

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    Escaping Hell

    Bang!The sound of the gun cut through the air as Alana pulled the trigger, the bullet barely passing by Roy's head and hitting the door behind him."You crazy bitch," Roy spat, making an attempt to move closer to her."Foolish idea, don't you think," Alana muttered, pointing the gun directly at

  • Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire    Julian

    The weekend passed rather quickly in a blur, and Monday came. Like some forces could feel her dilemma and were offering to help out. Roman informed her that he would be gone for a week on a business trip. He had been completely different that morning, not his appearance, but his entire demeanor.Th

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